Although the core goals remain constant, leading a classroom today is not the same as it was 20 years ago. A big factor leading the change is technology. American Board’s study materials note, when used correctly, technology 'allows teachers to personalize…
Teachers are incredibly resourceful at finding information and advice from fellow teachers. While reading blogs, scouting Pinterest, finding mentors, and buying lesson plans from other teachers, an educator can gather useful information to prepare herself for managing a classroom.…
An estimated 74% of Americans over the age of 18 use social networking websites. Naturally, some of these adults are educators. But with news stories of teachers being fired or disciplined for tweets, status updates, and Instagram photos becoming more…
No matter how long someone teaches or how experienced they are in the classroom, there is one problem educators will always have to deal with: technology. With the rapid advance of technology making gadgets cheaper, students now have even…
Educators, especially those new to teaching, are incredibly resourceful at finding information and advice from fellow teachers. By reading blogs, scouting Pinterest, finding mentors, and buying lesson plans from other teachers, an educator can gather useful information to prepare…
Every teacher wants to decorate their classroom. After all, it’s the space where they spend the majority of their day. Fun décor engages students and makes them excited to be in school and learn. It also gives teachers a…
For the past 10 years, tech geeks have loved listening to podcasts due to their convenience, niche content, and lack of advertising. But with the release of Serial last fall, podcasts have now gone mainstream and are more popular…
Technology in the classroom is nothing new. From overhead projectors to Smart Boards, teachers have always incorporated technology into their lesson plans. And since the invention of the iPhone (and subsequently the iPad and Android phone series), educators have…
Mass production and availability of computer technology since the year 1980 has forever changed the fabric of society throughout the world. As computer technology has become more and more pervasive, the cost of owning a personal computer has become…
